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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2014-04-04, 2:54pm
Replies: 52
Views: 162,552
Posted By Toni Lutman
This was a really good thread about glass...

This was a really good thread about glass compatibility with regards to coe and viscosity. Even now that we've been using the furnace glass frits for several years with other coe's, I don't think...
Forum: Sale Rack 2013-11-05, 9:00am
Replies: 1
Views: 2,284
Posted By Toni Lutman
I'll add a little unsolicited testimonial here....

I'll add a little unsolicited testimonial here. :lol:

I have the Mantis and have been using it for a couple of years. It is super easy to set up with just one person, and is nice and lightweight...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-09-10, 6:26pm
Replies: 11
Views: 3,345
Posted By Toni Lutman
I think it was at the 2005 Gathering that I saw...

I think it was at the 2005 Gathering that I saw them. I seem to remember it being a very nice couple. They were just starting out and had GORGEOUS colors. I don't think they lasted long, but I...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-09-10, 9:11am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,345
Posted By Toni Lutman
I don't remember there being an ASK color called...

I don't remember there being an ASK color called Silly Putty. Are you sure that is what it is?

Here were their colors. (http://www.arrowsprings.com/html/ask_104_rods.html)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-06-25, 8:01am
Replies: 38
Views: 30,330
Posted By Toni Lutman
How weird. I responded to this a few days ago. ...

How weird. I responded to this a few days ago. Or at least I typed it all out. :???: I seriously think I need some monitoring. :lol:

For the disk and sphere shaper, honestly, the picture would...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-06-11, 4:06pm
Replies: 38
Views: 30,330
Posted By Toni Lutman
OK, obviously these aren't working photos since I...

OK, obviously these aren't working photos since I don't have a third hand, but I hope they'll illustrate the Osibin Formers well enough for people to give them a try. I seriously use these on almost...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-06-11, 9:51am
Replies: 38
Views: 30,330
Posted By Toni Lutman
Ack! I'm sooooooo sorry! I can't believe I...

Ack! I'm sooooooo sorry! I can't believe I totally spaced and forgot to follow through! :shock: :oops:

I can't do anything right now because I'm on my way out, but I'll try to do something...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-04-30, 8:47am
Replies: 5
Views: 8,146
Posted By Toni Lutman
I have one of those, and I love it! I can't...

I have one of those, and I love it! I can't remember who I bought it from though, but yes, it was from someone here on LE. :oops: I use the center area for more tools rather than mandrels though.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-03-08, 9:26am
Replies: 20
Views: 6,536
Posted By Toni Lutman
Years ago I actually made a soft glass vessel...

Years ago I actually made a soft glass vessel with sand imbedded on the inside ... by mistake. :-D

I have my dipped mandrels in a jar of very fine sand. I apparently had a damp hollow mandrel...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-03-05, 9:59am
Replies: 5
Views: 4,155
Posted By Toni Lutman
I've had several types of rod nippers, and my...

I've had several types of rod nippers, and my absolute favorites are the ones I got from Malcolm at Artco.

They are a little more expensive than some, but totally worth it to me. I LOVE THESE! ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2013-01-11, 11:51am
Replies: 38
Views: 10,487
Posted By Toni Lutman
I use Dip n Go Sludge though I seldom actually...

I use Dip n Go Sludge though I seldom actually flame dry. I usually have enough ready to let them air dry, but occasionally I will dip in the morning and need them before they're going to be...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-24, 12:28pm
Replies: 26
Views: 8,118
Posted By Toni Lutman
Thanks! The short answer is "yes". :biggrin: ...

Thanks! The short answer is "yes". :biggrin: There is a bit of a sheen that doesn't show well in photographs.

The long answer is:

I make the white core and encase it with Kalypso, then get...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-22, 9:59am
Replies: 26
Views: 8,118
Posted By Toni Lutman
These are both Kalypso over white, then encased. ...

These are both Kalypso over white, then encased. They've just been struck a little differently.

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Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-16, 3:09pm
Replies: 15
Views: 5,265
Posted By Toni Lutman
Well, the first thing you have to do is smack...

Well, the first thing you have to do is smack your friends. :razz: And be sure that they understand that they are NEVER to do something like that again should they ever help you.

I have to say...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-12-16, 10:25am
Replies: 15
Views: 5,265
Posted By Toni Lutman
Honestly, you're just setting yourself up here...

Honestly, you're just setting yourself up here unless you do something super simple like Shawnette's suggestion. I avoid custom work to begin with, but I'd NEVER take on something that I've never...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-10-03, 11:16am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,840
Posted By Toni Lutman
I have a chili pepper with fiber blanket on the...

I have a chili pepper with fiber blanket on the bottom, and I have a small (about 3" wide) little rack in the middle of the kiln.

I make my first bead and put it on the right side of the rack. ...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-09-07, 3:02pm
Replies: 25
Views: 11,438
Posted By Toni Lutman
Yep. Makes me furious, especially when you...

Yep. Makes me furious, especially when you consider that Arrow Springs plays fair when selling their tools to those same importers. :???:



I hope so too. Craig and Donna have done so much for...
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-08-19, 7:30pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,844
Posted By Toni Lutman
Call Arrow Springs and talk to Craig. He'll...

Call Arrow Springs and talk to Craig. He'll likely know if it can be repaired or not.
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-07-28, 11:49am
Replies: 11
Views: 3,995
Posted By Toni Lutman
How about trying it another way, while you learn...

How about trying it another way, while you learn to make them on the pendant directly. :-)

Make your pendant and punty to the end of it.
Tuck it in your kiln to keep warm.
Make a small bead on a...
Forum: Website help and critique 2012-07-18, 3:09pm
Replies: 14
Views: 19,609
Posted By Toni Lutman
I'm thinking that Wordpress may be the way I go. ...

I'm thinking that Wordpress may be the way I go. I've talked a little to the guy that will be hosting my site, and he says he uses it, so he'd probably be able to help me if I had questions.
...
Forum: Website help and critique 2012-07-16, 8:12am
Replies: 14
Views: 19,609
Posted By Toni Lutman
Yes. I haven't needed anything for Pappashop, so...

Yes. I haven't needed anything for Pappashop, so now I think I'll need something for wherever I move to. Thanks! I've never heard of Komposer.



I had Dreamweaver years ago when I first...
Forum: Website help and critique 2012-07-15, 3:32pm
Replies: 14
Views: 19,609
Posted By Toni Lutman
Thanks Lorraine! I'll check it out.

Thanks Lorraine! I'll check it out.
Forum: Website help and critique 2012-07-15, 8:09am
Replies: 14
Views: 19,609
Posted By Toni Lutman
Thanks Margriet. Wordpress is the only one I've...

Thanks Margriet. Wordpress is the only one I've really heard of, but I wasn't sure how easy it was to use. It looks like you are doing amazing things with it!

Any other suggestions out there?
Forum: Website help and critique 2012-07-13, 11:02am
Replies: 14
Views: 19,609
Posted By Toni Lutman
What website publishing software do you use?

Would you recommend it? What do you like/dislike about it?

I'm looking to make a change from Pappashop and I'd like to find something fairly easy to learn and use.

Any suggestions for me? :)
Forum: Tips, Techniques, and Questions 2012-06-25, 11:04am
Replies: 14
Views: 4,380
Posted By Toni Lutman
I don't think you'll ever find this info all in...

I don't think you'll ever find this info all in one place. :-?

With new glass colors coming out regularly, there's just no way to test every combination. Even using the same colors together can...
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